JOBS

City of Elmhurst is hiring for an Assistant Superintendent of Production/Treatment. This position supports the Superintendent by supervising operations and maintenance of the City’s water production facilities and wastewater treatment plant, ensuring regulatory compliance, asset integrity, safety, and operational efficiency, while serving as a primary liaison with internal teams, vendors, consultants and regulatory agencies.
Salary Range: $94,478-$141,718 DOQ. FLSA Status: Exempt. Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance (City contributes annually half the cost of the deductible to employee HSA), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

• Plans, directs and evaluates the operations for the City’s water production and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Oversees asset management and maintenance planning for the City’s water production and wastewater treatment facilities; use data to improve the preventive maintenance program.
• Monitors and reviews ongoing projects and provide direction and assistance with operational problem solving.
• Assists staff by determining work and project priorities, assigns tasks, and coordinating schedules; manages contractors to ensure alignment with project timelines and staffing needs.
• Works collaboratively with government agencies, residents and commercial consumers regarding water production and wastewater treatment issues.
• Establishes work standards and completes employee performance evaluations.
• Conducts regular inspections of the plant, lift stations and water production operations; evaluates work performed by subordinates and contractors; verifies proper equipment maintenance and servicing are performed according to standards; ensures plant operations are running efficiently, safely, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Provides oversight for sampling, reporting procedures and testing programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, efficient and compliant operational workflows.
• Coordinates and conducts safety training to instruct personnel in proper compliance with safe work methods and procedures; ensures compliance with safety requirements of assigned operations.
• Prepares and provides accurate reports for the appropriate regulatory agencies; writes job documents for bid pricing proposals.
• Recommends purchases of supplies, parts, service contracts, equipment, etc. in accordance with the City’s purchasing policy; manages inventory of parts and supplies.
• Monitors communication systems to ensure continuous and reliable operations; responds promptly and effectively to emergencies or system failures to minimize service disruptions and ensure public safety.
• Enhances team efficiency and customer service by offering suggestions and actively contributing as a team member.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with the public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Assists with City snow removal operations, as determined by the Public Works Director.